1942 in aviation

This is a list of aviation-related events from 1942:

Table of contents

1 Events 2 First flights 3 Entered service

Events

• Messerschmitt Me 262: first jet fighter, test-piloted by Fritz Wendel. Mass production starts later.

• April 24 - Miles Martinet prototype LR 241

• January
  • Grumman TBF Avenger with Squadron VT-8 USN